FC Porto lose to Benfica (89-73) in play-off final game 1 | OneFootball

Benfica came out on top in the first derby of the Portuguese Basketball League play-off final. FC Porto lost 89-73 in Lisbon and now trails in the decisive series, which continues on Tuesday, again at Pavilhão da Luz (7:00 p.m., RTP2).

In a first quarter played at high intensity and marked by Porto’s poor shooting efficiency, especially from three-point range, the home side took control of the scoreboard and closed the opening ten minutes with an 11-point lead (23-12). The trend continued in the second period, with the offensive numbers justifying the gap seen at halftime (46-27).

Despite being more clinical in the second half – they even won the fourth quarter 27-15 – the Dragons clawed back some ground, but never managed to level a game in which their struggles attacking the Lisbon side’s basket were the main difference. Corey Allen (13), Miguel Maria (13) and Gonçalo Delgado (12) were FC Porto’s top scorers.

Match sheet

BENFICA 89-73 FC PORTOPortuguese Basketball League, play-offs, final, game 1June 7, 2026Pavilhão da Luz

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